Who plays who in The Odyssey? Christopher Nolan’s All-Star Casting Guide
The director brought together an XXL cast to bring Homer’s poem to life. From Matt Damon to Zendaya to Tom Holland, here’s who’s playing who in The Odyssey.
The Odyssey brings together one of the most prestigious casts of recent years. True to form, Christopher Nolan reunites with several of his favorite actors (Oppenheimer, Tenet, Interstellar, Inception…), while welcoming new faces. A little guide to finding your way around.
Matt Damon plays Ulysses
The king of Ithaca attempts to return home after the Trojan War, confronting gods and monsters during an endless journey. Matt Damon, Oscar for screenplay for Will Hunting and star of Jason Bournefinds Nolan after Interstellar And Oppenheimer.
Tom Holland plays Telemachus
Odysseus’ son grows up without his father and ends up searching for him before defending Ithaca. Revealed by Spider-ManTom Holland collaborates for the first time with Christopher Nolan.
Anne Hathaway plays Penelope
The queen of Ithaca resists the suitors who covet her kingdom for twenty years. Oscar for Les MiserablesAnne Hathaway reunites with Nolan after The Dark Knight Rises And Interstellar.
Robert Pattinson plays Antinoos
Leader of the suitors in Itahque, he seeks to marry Penelope to seize the throne. The star of The Batman finds Christopher Nolan after Tenet.
Zendaya plays Athena
The goddess of wisdom protects Odysseus and guides his destiny throughout his journey. Revealed by Euphoriathe star of Dune And Spider-Man filmed for the first time with Nolan.
Benny Safdie plays Agamemnon
The king of Mycenae commanded the Greek army during the Trojan War. Director ofUncut GemsBenny Safdie reunites with Nolan after Oppenheimer.
Jon Bernthal plays Menelaus
The king of Sparta and husband of Helen sees his wife kidnapped, triggering the Trojan War. Revealed by The Walking Dead And The Punisherhe debuts at Nolan.
Lupita Nyong’o plays Helen of Troy and her sister Clytemnestra
She plays the two famous sisters at the heart of the Trojan War. Oscar for 12 Years a SlaveLupita Nyong’o collaborates for the first time with Christopher Nolan.
Elliot Page plays Otherwise
Greek soldier associated with the Trojan horse trap, he comes from The Aeneid from Virgil and not from Homer’s poem. Revealed by JunoElliot Page reunites with Nolan sixteen years later Inception.
Himesh Patel plays Euryloque
Ulysses’ faithful second-in-command accompanies the hero during his journey, without hesitating to challenge him. Seen in YesterdayHimesh Patel reunites with Nolan after Tenet.
John Leguizamo plays Eumaeus
Ulysses’ swineherd remains loyal to his king despite twenty years of absence. Star of Moulin Rouge! and voice of Sid in Ice Agehe filmed for the first time with Nolan.
Bill Irwin plays the Cyclops Polyphemus
The terrible Cyclops, son of Poseidon, confronts Ulysses in one of the most famous episodes of the epic. Bill Irwin reunites with Nolan after playing (and lending his voice to) TARS in Interstellar.
Samantha Morton plays Circe
The powerful magician transforms Ulysses’ companions before becoming his ally. Double Oscar nominee (Sweet and Lowdown, In America), Samantha Morton works with Nolan for the first time. Fans of The Walking Dead also know her for her role as Alpha.
Charlize Theron plays Calypso
The nymph takes Odysseus on her island and delays his return to Ithaca. Oscar for Monster and heroine of Mad Max: Fury RoadCharlize Theron makes her Christopher Nolan debut.
Corey Hawkins plays Polybos
One of Penelope’s suitors, ally of Antinoos in his conquest of power. Revealed by Straight Outta ComptonCorey Hawkins collaborates with Nolan for the first time.
Mia Goth plays Melantho
Servant of Penelope, she betrays her mistress by supporting the suitors. Horror icon thanks to X And PearlMia Goth also debuts at Nolan.
Logan Marshall-Green plays Melanthios
An unfaithful servant of the palace of Ithaca, he sides with the suitors. Seen in UpgradeLogan Marshall-Green joins the Nolan universe for the first time.
Ryan Hurst plays Mentor
Odysseus’ faithful friend watches over Telemachus during the absence of the king of Ithaca. Star of Sons of AnarchyRyan Hurst is also known for playing Beta in The Walking Dead and is filming here for the first time with Christopher Nolan.
James Remar plays Tiresias
The blind soothsayer met in the Underworld reveals to Ulysses the way home. Known for DexterJames Remar finds Nolan after Oppenheimer.
Travis Scott plays the Aede
The famous rapper embodies the storyteller who opens and closes the story of Ulysses. After signing the piece of TenetTravis Scott makes his debut as an actor here with Christopher Nolan.
